La Palazzetta del Vescovo
4 Star****
Via Clausura, 17 Fr. Spineta
06054 Fratta Todina

*Entire villa of 9 rooms can be rented for extended families & friends*

Karen Brown's Award  - "2009 Best Splurge Tuscany & Umbria"

The Palazzetta del Vescovo is a luxury and charming historical Relais, close to the wonderful town of Todi, located in a special place that allows panoramic views of the beautiful Umbrian countryside. Inside two hectares of land, the luxury house is surrounded by olive groves and wine vineyards, with blooming gardens enchanted by Mediterranean scents. A typical example of traditional architecture it is built with stone-faced walls and refined internally with handmade terra cotta and ceiling walnut wood beams. The extreme attention to detail, the warm tones of colors, the antique furniture, the Montefalco linens used for decoration, the refined bed linens of satin, contribute to create a cozy and exclusive atmosphere for every room.

At La Palazzetta del Vescovo you feel like home. It is the ideal place to experience italian culture, food & wine, nature, art and relaxation . It is a typical family runned charming hotel where we are fully involved to help our guests to enjoy during their stay.

The nine rooms, two of which are suites, provide wide and at the same time intimate, refined, and informal spaces. Among its features there is the infinity swimming pool situated in a unique position dominating the valley of Tevere, which provide our guests with a spectacular view and exceptional sensory impressions.  Elegance, comfort and tranquility are the distinctive elements of the nine large and prestigious rooms situated on the two levels of the Palazzetta del Vescovo.

Each room has a unique decorating style, refined with antique furniture and the most modern comforts: satellite TV, air conditioning, Internet broadband connection , LCD TV screen, direct telephone service, safe and they all have panoramic views of the surrounding landscape. The attention to detail, the refined bed linens in cotton satin, the allergy-proof pillows, the precious curtains and the traditional bed covers from Montefalco will make you feel at home, providing the warmth, the intimacy and the privacy of your own residence. The large en-suite bathrooms, all with windows, are decorated with mosaics, precious marble and they are equipped with all the comfort: prestigious cotton towels, robes, make-up mirror, slippers and hair dryer. All rooms are non-smoking.

Types of Rooms:

• Suites (38 sq. meters): Vescovo and Rota are large with separated bath and shower.
• Superior Rooms (36 sq. meters): Chiericiolo, Pietriccio, Pazzarella, Palazzetta have baths with large bathtubs and shower.
• Romantic Rooms (23 sq. meters): Torricella, Poggio and Spineta (dedicated to people with special needs and with external access and private terrace) have big sized showers.

The owners will be there to welcome you; they’ve been captured by the beauty of the countryside, by the cultural and artistic richness and by the kindness of the people and decided to establish their residence right here. Palazzetta del Vescovo is the ideal place to live a unique experience, in a familiar warm setting where is possible to rediscover ancient flavors and lost emotions.

The History
The building has been the summer residence of Todi’s bishops, in particular Ludovico Gualtiero who hired the architect Ludovico Gattelli from Todi in 1763 to built it. Next to the Relais there is the small church dedicated to San Girolamo. After two years of precise and respectful renovation, put into the hands of expert artisans from the area, the current owners transformed it into an exclusive luxury country house that combine the original spirit of it with the most actual comforts.

The luxury house provides to its guests free of charge:

• Private parking with video surveillance
• Wi-fi Internet point to send and receive messages
• Access to the panoramic external swimming pool
• Pool towels
• Internet broadband connection in all the rooms
• Mineral water every night in the rooms
• Welcome drink at arrival
• Booking service for rental cars, taxi, car with driver

Upon request:

• Laundry service
• Bar service
• Individual guided visits in historical centers with multi-lingual guides
• Planning of visits to the most prestigious wineries and olive oil mills with tastings
• Hiking and mountain bike rides with expert guides
• Cooking classes
• Booking service for helicopters and private jets
• Massages
• Reflexology and iridology sessions
• Personal trainer
• Booking service for concerts and events

In the intimacy of the fireplace room or in the panoramic summer terrace, our guests will have the chance to enjoy a large breakfast or the recipes of the Umbrian and Italian traditions. The food, always fresh and genuine, is accurately selected from small local producers; which originate from simple cuisine, unique in flavors and tastes. Our wine list has a wide selection of the best Umbrian wine producers and the choice of many national and international wineries.

In a splendid setting, in the maximum quiet and reserve, our staff is happy to organize meetings and seminars indoor or outdoor, conventions and workshop from 10 to 30 persons providing to our clients an accurate and customized service with possibility of entertainment and animation activities. All the conference rooms are outfitted with the latest technology support: video projector, screen, black board, telephone and ADSL Internet connection. Also available are fax, photocopier and scanner. We are able to provide upon request restaurants, shuttle with car and minibus.

COMMENTS:

"We just returned from our trip to Italy, just a note to thank you for the recommendations Palazzetto di Vescovo was the highlight, the place is gorgeous, and Paolo and Stefano are even nicer, we couldn't have met nicer people." 8/08

RATES 2011*

*Rates include VAT, service, breakfast and welcome aperitif, non-alcoholic beverages throughout your stay, heating, air conditioning, pool. 

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For more information or to schedule your stay please contact:
Small & Elegant Hotels, International
801 Monroe NW, Suite 104
Grand Rapids, Mi 49503
TEL: (616) 844-6000 / FAX: (616) 844-6042
E-Mail: res@smallandeleganthotels.com

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